But: as the summer gets hotter, James comes to recognize the wrenching truth of his emotions.

I read this book back in October. At this point, I don't remember much about it except that I wasn't all that impressed. I assume that it read pretty well, because I read it while I was in Vegas with Dec, but I really don't remember it so much.

Oh. I remember not liking the main character, but he is terribly socially awkward. Very in-his-head. Worth the Trip really enjoyed it, and I would agree that it is one of the most literary novels in queer YA lit, but I can't say that I would recommend the book.